Spirit Halloween Open At Oxford Valley Mall

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA —With a little more than six weeks to go, Halloween is already haunting the Oxford Valley Mall.

Spirit Halloween stores have opened around Lower Bucks County and the region, and one has set up shop on the upper level of the Oxford Valley Mall in the former Sears building.

The South Jersey-based chain plans to open 1,500 seasonal locations throughout the country by mid-September. Most of them are now open as Spirit Halloween celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Each fall, the seasonal store brand secures short-term leases at vacant spaces, leasing from mid-July to early November.

Spirit Halloween also has temporary locations in Bensalem and Warrington townships.

In addition to classic costumes, the store will offer new licensed merchandise from Barbie, Fall Guys, Harry Potter, Universal Monsters, DC Villains, Poppy Playtime, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mars Attacks!, and Wednesday.

Regular Spirit Halloween store hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Despite Spirit Halloween's temporary nature, CEO Steven Silverstein says Halloween has grown into a season-long celebration, with many enthusiasts showcasing their passion all year long.

"As we open doors for our landmark 40th season this year, we look forward to sharing our biggest season yet," Silverstein said in a statement. "However you celebrate this season, we have everything Halloween fans need, from the classics to the hottest new trends."

Patch Staff Writer Max Bennett contributed to this story.